Music exec defends file-sharing lawsuits

CANNES, France--The global music industry is fighting a determined war on piracy, suing thousands of persistent violators from teachers to managing directors, its trade association said Saturday. 

"None of this makes us feel wonderful," John Kennedy, chairman and chief executive of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, said.

"For years, we sat back whilst our music was wantonly stolen," he added. "We tried to educate people to raise awareness and then, only as a last resort, did we commence proceedings and even then only against the worst offenders."

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Story by: Reuters